Lopez’s Gutsy Start Keeps Athletics Alive | Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics fought hard in a tough 4-3 loss to the Orioles, but manager Mark Kotsay lauded Jacob Lopez for a gutsy five-inning outing that kept them in it—despite early pitch strain and a past injury history. Lopez battled through soreness and delivered key innings, while the bullpen, including Blewitt’s clutch work, held strong under pressure. Zach delivered a pivotal hit in the 10th, and Muncy showed marked improvement in pitch recognition. Kotsay emphasized staying healthy and building momentum, with Perkins set to start tomorrow—and veteran presence from Heim and Muncy proving invaluable as mentors during tough stretches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b37626e10407922c